Not Happy About The iPhone 4S? What If It Came With Truly Unlimited Data?

I know that we do not normally write about iPhone news, and we also know that many deem the iPhone 4S to be a proverbial failure since before being launched. However, this morning we received an e-mail from a source who asked to remain anonymous with an internal memo stating that the iPhone 4S would get unlimited data, much unlike its Verizon and AT&T counterparts where data is either limited (capped) or throttled. Well, out of the “big 4″ Sprint is the only one who still offers unrestricted unlimited data and they are using this business model on the new addition to their family.

This move was expected by many as it was the obvious course of action, seeing how AT&T and Verizon limit the amount of data that the users can have access to. The price plan tiers will remain the same as for the other devices where you get the choice of 450, 900, or unlimited minutes (all three with unlimited data, SMS, MMS, etc) for $79.99, $99.99, and $109.99 respectively (all of these have the $10 charge for premium data added on them). The best part is that unless you are calling land lines, you will not have to worry about your minutes even in the lowest minute plan as mobile-mobile is included to call any cell phone regardless of carrier.

It is quite a sweet deal and the business model behind it may be the only thing that will drive the sales of the iPhone 4S as the device will not share in the launch success its predecessors enjoyed. Well, all we can say is kudos to Sprint for coming up with this plan and best of luck selling this.

Sprint today confirmed that unlimited data pricing plans will be available for its October 14 launch of the iPhone. New and existing customers can order iPhone 4 today and pre-order iPhone 4S on Friday, Oct. 7 at beginning at 12:01 a.m. Pacific time at www.sprint.com/iphone.

“The iPhone was made to be matched with an unlimited wireless plan,” said Sprint CEO Dan Hesse. “Sprint’s unlimited data plans provide more value than metered plans from other carriers. Our customers can take advantage of the innovative features of iPhone without worrying about overage charges or surprises on their bill.”

All iPhone models will be available to new and existing customers in all Sprint retail stores, http://www.sprint.com/ and1-800-SPRINT1 as well as select additional Sprint retail channels. Stay tuned to further communications on channel availability.

iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 require activation on one of the Sprint Everything plans with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM, including unlimited data, texting and calling to and from any mobile phone in America while on the Sprint Network. With Sprint’s unlimited data plans, customers don’t have to worry about throttling or surprises on their monthly bill due to data overage charges like they might with tiered data plans from other carriers.

Plans start at just $69.99 per month plus the required $10 Premium Data add-on charge. Sprint’s Simply Everything Plan is the only plan from a national carrier to offer truly unlimited calling, data and text for just $99.99 per month plus the required $10 Premium Data add-on charge. The Mobile Hotspot option will be available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. (Pricing excludes taxes and surcharges.)

Individual Plans

Anytime Minutes

Everything Data plans with Any Mobile, Anytime
Unlimited calling to and from any mobile in America, regardless of carrier, plus unlimited text, picture and video messaging, and unlimited data including email, Web browsing, social networking and GPS Navigation (all while on the Sprint network)

450

$69.99 plus $10 Premium Data add-on

900

$89.99 plus $10 Premium Data add-on

Unlimited (Simply Everything)

$99.99 plus $10 Premium Data add-on

Why Sprint for iPhone 4S? That’s Simple!

UNLIMITED DATA: With Sprint’s unlimited data plans, customers don’t have to worry about throttling or surprises on their monthly bill due to data overage charges like they might with tiered data plans from other carriers.

READY NOW EXPERIENCE: iPhone customers will have access to Sprint’s Ready Now service where trained retail associates will work one-on-one with customers to personalize their iPhone and set up features like e-mail, web and apps before leaving the store.

COMMITTED TO SERVICE: Sprint was unbeaten among major wireless carriers for customer satisfaction according to results from the 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index. Sprint leads all national competitors in both call satisfaction and first call resolution, two key metrics in the overall quality of customer service.

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